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Fudge vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Corn syrup different?

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 32% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fudge
Fudge
9
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +520.8%
Contains more Manganese +322%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +520.8%
Contains more Manganese +322%
Contains more Selenium +16%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fudge
Fudge
10
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fudge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
3
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +124.4%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +124.4%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 2.39g 0g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 411kcal 286kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 77.59g Fudge
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 18mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.37mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 8mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 11mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 44mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 155mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.04mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.053mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.1mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.011mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.009mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.02mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.023mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.009mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.165g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Fudge
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.